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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 12, 2024 5:22:49 PM
Inmediata Health Group has agreed to a $250,000 settlement for HIPAA violations. The settlement follows a 2019 data breach that exposed the personal health information of nearly 1.6 million patients.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 12, 2024 3:14:17 PM
The key difference between "use" and "disclosure" of PHI lies in whether the information is shared internally within the same organization (use) or...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 12, 2024 3:07:50 PM
When an Electronic health record (EHR) system is not flexible or interoperable with other tools, healthcare providers can have difficulty sharing...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 12, 2024 2:55:04 PM
When evidence used in workplace violence (WPV) reports contains identifiable details about a patient that could link them to the organization and the...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 12, 2024 2:45:56 PM
Empathetic language is the art of using words to show understanding and care for another person’s feelings. According to a study published in the...
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The Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), a Maryland-based clinic, disclosed a major data breach impacting the protected health information (PHI) of...
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New York healthcare provider HealthAlliance was ordered to pay $550,000 for failing to address a known cybersecurity vulnerability, resulting in a...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 12, 2024 3:24:10 AM
Monitoring HIPAA compliance is a continuous process that requires a proactive and systematic approach. From implementing policies to conducting...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 12, 2024 3:16:26 AM
Strong security practices and methodologies, such as email authentication, are advisable to protect organizations from cyber threats. These are...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 11, 2024 4:29:41 PM
Prior authorization (PA) is a process where healthcare providers must obtain approval from insurers before delivering specific treatments or...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 11, 2024 4:10:01 PM
HIPAA audit controls refer to the mechanisms and policies covered entities and business associates implement to track and monitor access to...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 11, 2024 3:58:34 PM
Access control ensures that only authorized users can interact with systems and data, while audit control provides visibility and accountability...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 11, 2024 3:44:10 PM
Engaging stakeholders in a HIPAA compliant manner involves safeguarding protected health information (PHI) while encouraging collaboration among...
